Recent Obituaries

May 27, 2022

Raymond “Ray” Stein, age 87 of Hartfield, a handsome, Godly, loving family man and veteran, gained eternal life surrounded by family on Friday, May 27, 2022. Raymond lived a life worth living and had a passion for opportunity; he left an impression on everyone he met.He served both in the Army and Naval Reserves, taught building construction in Henrico County...

May 23, 2022

"The sweetest, kindest person I've ever known".On the morning of Monday, May 23, 2022, Nita Rew slipped from the arms of her grieving husband into the waiting, outstretched arms of her Lord and Savior.She was born in 1944 into a what would become a large Catholic family and was educated in Catholic school. Nita achieved high marks and graduated as...

May 21, 2022

Loving Mother, Gram, sister and Aunt, Judy Marie Caffey passed away unexpectedly on May 21, 2022 at the age of 67. She was preceded in death by her husband and the love of her life Sam Caffey; her father and mother Raymond and Betty Holbert; and her brother Michael Holbert.She is survived by her daughter Kimberle Ball (Chris), and grandson...

May 18, 2022

Zachariah Jones, treasured son of Jamie Jones and Aisling Hinsch, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on the morning of Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Left to cherish his memory are his parent’s and siblings, Jeremiah Jones, Adalyn Jones, Raylan Jones, Damien Jones and Julien Jones.“These are my footprints, so perfect and so small.These tiny footprints never touched the ground...

May 17, 2022

Valerie Janette Braxton-Carr was born on November 15, 1952 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Levi and Amber (Smith) Braxton. She was the only daughter of four children. Her parents, stepmother Lillie Braxton and eldest brother Ernest Lee Smith predeceased her in death. Valerie received her early education from the New York City public school system and later received...

May 17, 2022

Eugene Lowery Keeton, 83, of Deltaville, VA, passed away on May 17, 2022.Gene was born on August 20, 1938, and grew up in Goochland, VA, the son of Harold L. Keeton and Ella Mae Lipscomb Keeton. Following the footsteps of his late Father, he worked building homes and later oversaw significant construction projects all over Virginia. After his retirement, he...

May 16, 2022

Allen "Dale" Freeman of Jamaica, 72 was sent to be with his Heavenly Father on May 16, 2022 where he joined his parents, stepmother and four brothers all from Chesapeake, VA.Surviving are his wife Diane of 52 years, son Allen Dale Freeman II (Shannon) of Richmond, VA. Three grandchildren (Jenna, Kailey, and Will) half-sister, Janice Cline of Greer SC, two...

May 14, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Betty R. Miller on January 28, 2022. Betty was born in Middlesex County on October 5, 1950 to Gill and Elfleda Rector. She was a graduate of Middlesex High School, Virginia Bankers School of Bank Management in Charlottesville, and the School of Banking at Louisiana State University.Upon graduation from...

May 11, 2022

Mary Josephine Morgan Robins,103, of Mathews, passed away on May 11, 2022 surrounded by her family. Mary Jo was born October 31, 1918 to Wilford Butts Morgan and Clara Littleton Clayville Morgan in Diggs, VA. She grew up enjoying the “Haven” and the Chesapeake Bay with her brothers Paul (Rose), Clyde (Patty), and Forrest (Ducky). Mary Jo graduated from Lee...

May 7, 2022

May 6, 2022

Jane Brown Birchard, 90, of Urbanna, VA transitioned peacefully to her heavenly home Friday, May 6, 2022.She was predeceased by her parents, Mary D. and Frank H. Brown; her husband, Winfred Melton (Skeeter) Birchard; her son-in-law, James Wagner; sister, Mildred Wrightson; brothers, F. Hansel Brown and Joseph T. Brown; sisters-in-law, Blanche Brown, Mary Ellen Brown, and Myrtle (Snookie) Constantino; and...

May 4, 2022

Howard Wesley Sorey, of Mathews, VA, went to meet his beloved wife, Susan in heaven on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Howard was born September 26, 1948 to Carroll and Hulda Sorey in Norfolk County, VA. He had his first job at the tender age of six when he was his father's right hand in farming, a job that would continue...

May 1, 2022

May 1, 2022

Jean Stone Duke Hammond, 89, of Tappahannock, Virginia passed away on May 1st, 2022. Jean is survived by her loving husband of 72 years, William R. Hammond; sons, Willard Hammond (Sheila), Leslie Hammond, Richard Duke Hammond (Lynn); and two grandchildren. She was a longtime member of Beale Memorial Baptist Church. A gathering of friends and family will be held at...

May 1, 2022

Kathy Shackelford Thrift, age 68 of Hartfield Virginia, passed away on May 1, 2022. She was a member of Hermitage Baptist Church where she was the organist for over 50 years. She was also a former member of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Upper Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department in Water View. Kathy served the citizens of Middlesex County for over...

Apr 26, 2022

Jimmy Ray Phillips, Sr. 76, of Cobbs Creek, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at his home. He was born on April 17, 1946. He graduated from Mathews High School in 1964 and from the Newport News Apprentice School in 1969. In 1976 he worked for CDI Marine Co, and was currently working for the City of Newport...

Apr 26, 2022

Michael W. Parker, 62, of Lancaster and a native of Glenns, VA passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. He was the son of the late George and Lois Parker and was also predeceased by a brother, Van.Survived by his children; Michael George Parker and Amy Parker Kelly, six grandchildren, six great grandchildren, one niece and one nephew.A funeral service...

Apr 26, 2022

Bonnie Fay Page, 78, of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. She was a retired Civil Service Accounting Technician and worked at Wester Field Naval Airbase in St. Mary’s County, Maryland. She grew up in Prince George’s County, Maryland and moved to Virginia in 2000, and loved living here in Tappahannock. Bonnie was an avid quilter, and...

Apr 26, 2022

Stuart Wayne Bristow, 50, of Topping, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Cathy Bristow. He was a member of Hartfield Volunteer Fire Department, and the Middlesex Rescue Squad in Deltaville. All services will be private

Apr 25, 2022

Ertha Lee Clarke, 93, of Bohannon, Virginia went home peacefully Monday, April 25, 2022 to be with our Lord and Savior. She was born to Flave and Louise Hudgins on November 30, 1928 and was an only child.Ertha Lee attended the Peninsula School in Bohannon and was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church. She was employed for 26 years...